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SB 1344

Civil actions: housing development projects.

Became law · by Cabaldon, Umberg · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2026-08-27: (PASS), 31 ayes, 5 noes, 4 not voting · Unfinished Business SB1344 Cabaldon et al. Concurrence

Aye (31): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Stephen Padilla D, Susan Rubio D, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D

No (5): Kelly Seyarto R, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Shannon Grove R, Tony Strickland R

Not voting (4): Brian Jones R, Roger Niello R, Steven Choi R, Suzette Martinez Valladares R

Who lobbied on it

10 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 1344 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

HOUSING ACTION COALITION · ABUNDANT HOUSING L.A. · CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM · California YIMBY · Eden Housing, Inc. · HANSON PERMANENTE CEMENT, INC. · LEHIGH SOUTHWEST CEMENT COMPANY · PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT · SAN DIEGO; CITY OF · SPUR - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PLANNING & URBAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-04-21Sen Judiciary
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)120
2026-05-19Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB1344 Cabaldon et al.
(PASS)307
2026-06-09Asm Judiciary
Do pass.
(PASS)92
2026-06-29Assembly floor
SB 1344 Cabaldon Senate Third Reading By Haney
(PASS)579
2026-08-26Assembly floor
SB 1344 Cabaldon Senate Third Reading By Haney
(PASS)619
2026-08-27Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB1344 Cabaldon et al. Concurrence
(PASS)315